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RANGE Filed May 18, 1929 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Nov. 14, 1933 Herman H. Heidbrcder,

Quincy, Ill., assignor, by

mesne assignments, to Teller Stove'Designing Corporation, New York, N. Y., a corporation of New York Application May 18, 1929. Serial No. 364,067

13 Claims.

This invention relates to a range adapted for- ,cooking, baking and broiling purposes.

As'now constructed, such ranges usually have a frame or a border around the oven and broiler compartments to which the doors are hinged. Modern finishing methods with porcelain enamel frequently cause such borders to warp" out of shape, and when the same are drawn into shape,

' the enamel finish is apt to chip or crack. This invention is designed to eliminate this objection in providing a door structure or closure that extends over such frames or borders.

A further feature of this invention exists in the provision of a dead air space upon the sides,

I) and the top of the oven and broiler compartmentsto confine the heat and prevent the stove from becoming excessively hot.

A still further novel feature resides in the means and manner of hinging the doors.

The invention comprises the novel structure and combination of' parts hereinafter described and more particularly pointed out and defined in the appended claims.

In the accompanying drawings which illustrate a preferred form of this invention and in which similar reference numerals refer to similar features in the different views:

' Figure 1 is a front elevational view of a range involving this invention.

Figure 2 is an enlarged sectional view taken sub:- stantially upon the line 11-11 of Figure 1 showing the door in elevation.

Figure 3 is an enlarged sectional view taken substantially upon the line III-III of Figure 2.

Figure 4 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view taken substantially upon the line IV-IV of Figure 3, but showing the door in open position, and in dotted lines in closed position.

Figure 5 is an enlarged sectional view taken substantially upon the line V-V of Figure 4.

Figure 6 is a fragmentary sectional view taken upon the line VI--VI of Figure 1. v Figure 7 is a view similar to Figure 6 illustrating a modified form of structure.

In referring to the drawings which illustratean embodiment of this invention, it will be noted that there has been illustrated a range having an upper oven 1 and a lower. oven 2. The upper oven 1 is adapted to be closed by a door 3 while the lower oven is adapted to'be closed by a door 4.

These doors are supported in a similar manner and involve a similar operation. It will therefore only be necessary to describe Figure 3 there is shown in onethereof. In cross section the lower oven 2 and it will be noted that there is a dead air space 5 upon each side of the same.

Each

dead air space 5 is formed by the outer wall 5a of the range, which has flange 5b and an interior an inwardly directed wall 6. The dead air spaces of the two ovens are closed at their fronts by a front frame which may consist of sheet metal or cast iron or other metal constructions. In the present instance, sheet metal plates '7 are ateral flange extending at right angles to the front face thereof for teleused. Each plate '7 has a l scoping over the interior wall ber. The outer margins against the inturned flanges wall 5a.

Each plate 7 is provided 6 of the air chamthe plates 7 .rest 5b of the outer rected rib or bead 8 adjacent each oven compartment. Each bead 8 terminates at its lower end in a rounded shoulder 9 as tions of oven doors may of illustration, there is shown plate member or lining 10 shown in Figure 4 for a purpose that will later appear. Various construcbe used, and as a matter in Figure 3 an inner to which a pair of substantially U shaped frame members 12 are attached, one adjacent each The lining 10 is provided lateral margin thereof.

with channellike guide U ways 11 which are outwardly directed and which are located within the U shaped frame members 12. The outer surface of an ornamental plate 13 or the door is formed by the like. The U shaped members 12 have upstanding bearing lugs 14'to which the door operating mechanism is pivoted.

The head 8 on the front frame extends across the top and down the sides of the oven and the channel 11 in the door is made to conform to the bead 8 as shown in Figure down a portion of the sides of the oven. The channels 11 are only enlarged as shown in Figure 3 to accommodate the bars 18 of the door operative mechanism.

In each dead air space bar 15 which is anchored rear wall of the range by 16. The forward end of wardly inclined as indicated at 1'? in and extends through a. su

5 there is a horizontal at its rear end to the means of a'coil spring each bar 15 is down- Figure 4 itable slot in the plate with an outwardly di- I 6 across the top and U insantiary.

as shown in Figure 4. Each bar 15 is pivoted at its forwardly inclined end to a ing 14 on the adjacent frame member 12. The aforementioned bar 18 is pivoted coaxially with each bar 15. The upper end of each bar 1 8 extends through a slot in the plate 7 and, is retained by a small stud 19 which is adapted for engaging the-plate 7 adjacent said lug for anchoring the bar 18 thereto. It will be noted that the channel guideways 11 receive the bars 18 and that the ribs 8 also extend into these channel guideways 11.

- will engage or abut the shoulder 9 on the lower endof the ribs 8.

With referencetoFigure 3, it will be noted that the door frame 12 overlaps the edge of the front frame as indicated at 21. This overlap and the fitting of the channel 11 over the bead 8, forms a seal for the oven which retains the heat and,

prevents the escape of steam and vapor from the oven, which frequently discolors the front frame of the stove and which is often more or. less Inits horizontaloropenpositiontheovendoor 4 is held or supported at two spaced points,-one point is at the axis 20 of the pivot that supports the vertical bar 18 and the other point is at the shoulder 9. Consequently the door will be firmly held in such horizontal position. It is evident that as the door is pulled downwardly or outwardly into its open position, the bars 15 will be pulled outwardly as shown in Figured and put the springs 18 under tension. However due totheinelinedarmportionl'1suchsprings will not be able to swing the doors shut from their open position. However, when an oven door is swung upwardly a short distance, to bring the parts oil dead center, the springs 18 will become effective for automatically pulling the doors into their closed positions.

In Figure 7, there is illustrated a modifiedform of door structure and front frame. In that formthe front frame is indicated by the reference la. It has an integral head 8. The door embodies an. angular border frame 12a, which overlaps the ends of the front frame as indicated at 210. The front 13:: is attached to one flange of the frame and'the inner liner 10a is .secured or welded to the other flange of the frame. 7

From the foregoing, it will be apparent that the border around oven doorshas been eliminated since the doors completely cover the front frame 'andtheconstructionissuchthattheovensare effectively sealed by the doors. The novel fea-' ture of hinging the doors whereby theymay be supported and maintained in a horizontal position to facilitate the entrance or removal of foodstuffs from theovens is also important. It will be appreciated that the novel hinge construction for the doors will automatically swing thesameintotheirclosedpositionsafterthe same have been elevated a short distance from theirhorizontal positionsdnetothe action of the springs-18. This will-of course relieve the I 1,985,887 '7 when the door is swung to its open position.

closing the doors which are frequently quite heavy. It will further be evident that the doors are flush with the outer walls of ranges creating a neat and smooth finish.

I am aware that many changes may be made and numerous details of construction may be varied through a wide range without departing from the principles of this invention, and I therefore do not purpose limiting the patent granted hereon otherwise than necessitated by the prior art.

I claim as my invention: l. A stove having a plurality of compartments therein, and having a front surface surrounding each of said compartments, a closure member said surfaces and adapted to close each of said compartments, said closure members extending to the marginal edges of said surfaces,

whereby said surfaces are substantially entirely concealed by said members.

2. A stove having a plurality of compartments. a front frame, having p nings therein for providing access to said compartments, a closure member for each of said openings, said members extending to the top, bottom and side marginal 10o edges of said frame and concealingsubstantially the entire frame.

- 3. A stove having two compartments in superimposed relationship, a closure member for each of said compartments said closure members extending to the extreme top and bottom marginal edges of the stove.

4. In a gas stove, a front framework defining entrances for a plurality of compartments, and a door for each entrance, said doors abutting and extending entirely to the edges of said framework to-entirely cover and conceal such framework when the doors are closed.

5. In a stove structure of the class described, the combination of a. vertical framework fonning a supporting front for the stove structure anddeflningapluralityof ,a closure for each compartment, said closures meeting edge to edge in a common plane and forming an uninterrupted front covering for the stove 12o structure entirely every part of said framework. 7

6. A range having a plurality of ovens with spaced walls about said ovens forming compartments with the outer wall of said range, a front frame having door openings provided with lateral flanges telescoping the side walls of said ovens, and a door for each of said ovens, said doors having portions overlappin the edges of said frames flush with the side walls of said range 13) for concealing said frames, whereby said ovens are sealed for preventing heat escaping therefrom when said doors. are in a closed position.

'1. In a door construction for ovens of ranges wherein the door completely covers the oven opening and the frame defining said opening when said door is in a closed position, a pair of bars having downwardly offset outer ends, said outer ends being hinged to said door above the bottom margin thereof whereby the bottom margin of said door lies below said hinge connection when the door is closed. Y 8. In a'range having an oven with a-lateral border on each side of said oven, an outwardly directed rib on each border adjacent said oven, hinged bars supported from said borders and a door pivoted .to the lower end of said bars intermediate the ends thereof, said ribs having their lower ends rounded for enga the lower end 159 of said door when the uncle moved to horizontal position.

9. In a range havin an oven with a lateral border upon each side of said oven, a door for closng said oven, said door having a pair of guideways located ,adjacent the border, hinged rods pivoted at their upper ends to said border and pivoted at the lower ends to said door and located in said guideways, and yieldingmeans extending through said border and connected to saiddoor for automatically closing the same.

10. In a range having an oven, a frame for said oven, a door for closing said oven, means including a pair of substantially vertical bars having their upper ends pivoted to said frame .and their lower ends extending downwardly for suspending said door in a horizontal position, a pair of horizontal bars having their outer ends pivotedcoaxially with the lower ends of said vertical bars, and resilient means for anchoring ,said' horizontal bars to said range for swinging said door to a closed position when elevated slightly above the horizontal position.

11. In a range having an oven, a door'ior closing said oven, a plurality of lugs secured to said door, a plurality of substantially vertical bars having their lower ends pivoted to said lugs for suspending said door in ahorizontal position,

a plurality of horizontally extending bars having their outer ends pivoted to said lugs coaxially with said first mentioned bars, and resilient means secured to said horizontal bars for swinging said door to a closed position when elevated slightly above the horizontal position.

12. In 'a range having an oven, a frame ior said oven, a door for closing said oven, a pair of U-shaped ribs on said frame contacting with said door for guiding and sealing-said door to prevent the heat escaping from said oven when said door is in a closed position, said ribs having their lower ends rounded for engaging the lower edge of said door when the same is swung to open position, and hingedmeans for supporting said door for downward movement into horizontal position. a

13. In a range having an oven, a door for closing said oven, a plurality oi substantially vertical bars having their lower ends pivoted to said door for suspending said door in a horizontal position, a plurality of horizontally extending bars having their outer ends downwardly inclined and pivoted coaxially with the lower ends of said vertical bars, and a plurality of resilient members secured to said horizontal bars ior moving said door to a closed position when elevated slightly above the horizontal position.

HERMAN, H. HEIDBREDER.

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